North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile, US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken: Violation Of UN Security Council Resolutions

North Korea's test launch of a hypersonic missile. (Source: KCNA)

JAKARTA - United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the series of tests of weapons claimed to be ballistic missiles by North Korea, increasing instability and repeatedly violating UN Security Council resolutions.

"We are concerned about repeated violations of Security Council resolutions which I think create the prospect of greater instability and insecurity," Blinken told reporters after US-EU trade talks in Pittsburgh.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was earlier on Thursday quoted in state media, condemning the United States' offer of dialogue, calling it a "little trick".

Minister Blinken said the United States could not confirm claims North Korea had tested a hypersonic missile, a game changer and potential power map, as it can fly at five times the speed of sound.

"We're evaluating and assessing those launches. To understand exactly what they did, what technology they used, but regardless, we've seen repeated violations now of UN Security Council resolutions that the international community needs to respond to with extreme caution. . seriously," said Antony Blinken.

The United States, Britain and France have held a United Nations Security Council meeting on North Korea that will take place on Friday.

Minister Blinken also vowed to fully support any action to ease tensions by South Korea, part of President Joe Biden's emphasis on working with allies.

"Of course, if there are appropriate actions that can reduce the risk, it might make sense," Minister Blinken said of South Korea's efforts.